Dennis Winchester has over 30 years management experience in both international hotel groups such as Hyatt International and as a hotel owner in New Zealand. Dennis was also senior General Manager for Peppers Hotel Group in Australia and was involved in the restructuring of the Group. Throughout his career, Dennis was chairman of the Queenstown Promotion Board New Zealand.

Louise Winchester has an MBA in Hotel Management and has lectured in International Tourism at the University of Western Sydney and the William Blue International Hotel Management School in North Sydney. Louise has a strong background in human resources.

Chief Operating Officer of Metro Hotels, Mr George Bedwani welcomed the appointment of the Winchesters to his management team.

“Both Dennis and Louise bring to this role significant experience and knowledge of the hospitality industry, with a strong track record of success in building business and meeting revenue goals.

“Their expertise and experience will be invaluable in assisting them to capitalize on the growth potential of the Resort, at the same time fulfilling the Resort’s mandate to create training and employment opportunities for the indigenous people of Groote Eylandt.”

This unique eco-resort is the only resort in Australia 100 percent owned and operated by the Groote Eylandt indigenous community, and the only resort built specifically to provide job opportunities for local indigenous people.